- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
About Christie's
Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.
Christie’s is advertising on behalf of Wellcom for a 12-month fixed-term Account Manager, EMEA role based at a Wellcom Studio in a major client’s Central London office. The role oversees creative and catalogue production projects for the client’s Paris office, managing client relationships, project scope, timelines, budgets and cross-location delivery; travel to Paris may be required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain excellent client relationships through regular communication, creative thinking and problem-solving, from briefing through final results analysis.
- Define, plan and manage projects with digital and print deliverables.
- Own end-to-end delivery, including photography, image editing, catalogue design and artworking, and catalogue printing.
- Coordinate with Image Editing, Studio Production and Photography teams, as well as global counterparts, to track resources and anticipate issues.
- Create and update project documentation, including briefs, schedules, timing plans and budgets.
- Liaise directly with clients and lead pre-sale meetings and debriefs.
- Coordinate with Xcalibre on print specifications, page counts and additional costs; provide regular production status updates and flag any impact on final approved PDF delivery.
- Enhance client briefs and suggest ways to bring them to life.
- Proactively manage internal and client team expectations.
- Collaborate with the team to improve internal processes, workflows and project standards.
- Advocate for new Christie’s and Wellcom technology enhancements and applications.
- Deliver projects on time, to specification and within budget.
- Act as the first point of escalation for issues and concerns.
- Identify, report and resolve inefficiencies and duplication.
- Ensure adherence to agreed SLAs, KPIs, processes, project plans, WIP reporting, QC processes and other relevant procedures.
- Work with counterparts in New York, Paris and Hong Kong to share knowledge and establish global best practices.
- Maintain positive relationships with the Studio, Xcalibre, clients and Photography teams.
- Oversee projects and workflows delivered for the client’s Paris office from London, coordinating communication and delivery across both locations.
- Report to and work closely with the account leadership team.
- Coordinate costings, timelines and catalogue production status with Xcalibre Account Managers and production teams.
Qualifications
- At least 4 years’ experience in a production or creative agency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
- Impeccable attention to detail in work, processes, presentations and written communication.
- Strong problem-solving and innovation skills, with the ability to find solutions or provide informed responses to client requirements.
- Understanding of processes and their importance.
- Sociable, personable and willing to contribute as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using project management and asset management systems is a plus.
- An interest in art is a bonus.
Skills
Experience
At least 4 years in a production or creative agency.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Culture
Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.
About Cerulean
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